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U.S. Marine Corps First Lt. Max Goldberg, left, and Maj. Michael Farnan, both defense council judge advocates for the National Capital Region at Marine Corps Base Quantico, are congratulated by the audience in attendance after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on MCB Quantico, April 10, 2025. Goldberg and Farnan performed life-saving actions to an unconscious woman at a bus stop in Phoenix, Feb. 7 2025. Farnan immediately called emergency medical services while Goldberg looked for an opioid antagonist after realizing her pulse was low and breathing was shallow. After applying the Narcan, the woman’s condition improved, and emergency medical services arrived. As EMS took the woman, they explained to the Marines they probably saved her life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk) - U.S. Marine Corps First Lt. Max Goldberg, left, and Maj. Michael Farnan, both defense council judge advocates for the National Capital Region at Marine Corps Base Quantico, are congratulated by the audience in attendance after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on MCB Quantico, April 10, 2025. Goldberg and Farnan performed life-saving actions to an unconscious woman at a bus stop in Phoenix, Feb. 7 2025. Farnan immediately called emergency medical services while Goldberg looked for an opioid antagonist after realizing her pulse was low and breathing was shallow. After applying the Narcan, the woman’s condition improved, and emergency medical services arrived. As EMS took the woman, they explained to the Marines they probably saved her life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Trio of US Marine officers performed life-saving actions on streets of Phoenix

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – In the middle of a sun-casted day on Feb. 7, three U.S. Marine officers were walking to the Desert Botanical Garden on the streets of Phoenix when they caught a glance of a woman on the side of a bus stop, folded at the hip with her head planted in between her splayed legs on the pavement.

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Jena Nierman, head supervisor of the Fish and Wildlife Program, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Division for Marine Corps Base Quantico, points out bite marks from beaver damage at Camp Barret on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, January 29, 2025. Cambium is a soft layer found in trees that beavers need as a part of their sustenance that is readily available for consumption. Beavers found on MCB Quantico are essential to the ecosystem to help with habitat creation, biodiversity, and water quality control. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Miranda C. DeKorte) - Jena Nierman, head supervisor of the Fish and Wildlife Program, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Division for Marine Corps Base Quantico, points out bite marks from beaver damage at Camp Barret on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, January 29, 2025. Cambium is a soft layer found in trees that beavers need as a part of their sustenance that is readily available for consumption. Beavers found on MCB Quantico are essential to the ecosystem to help with habitat creation, biodiversity, and water quality control. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Miranda C. DeKorte)

Beavers bring biodiversity to Quantico

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Quantico beaver can often be unnoticed, but they resemble Marines—they’re amphibious in nature; they rely on and support each other; and they give back to the communities around them.

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The 50th U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech to personnel in attendance of his arrival at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 26, 2025. Vance, who previously served as an active-duty, combat correspondent Marine, visited MCB Quantico and some of its 27 tenant commands to understand the operations of base, which serves as the bed of innovation and education for the Corps and the future of warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez) - The 50th U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech to personnel in attendance of his arrival at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 26, 2025. Vance, who previously served as an active-duty, combat correspondent Marine, visited MCB Quantico and some of its 27 tenant commands to understand the operations of base, which serves as the bed of innovation and education for the Corps and the future of warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

US VP delivers message WH message to Quantico, serves chow, shoots weapons with Marines

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The 50th U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his staff toured Quantico and met with Marines Mar. 26.

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacqueline Sapitro, a student at the Expeditionary Warfare School, pulls a firetruck during her training for a strongman competition at Fire Station 533 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 5, 2024. Sapitro’s training consisted of the pulling of a fire station truck and ambulance as well as overhead pressing two three-inch water hoses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacqueline Sapitro, a student at the Expeditionary Warfare School, pulls a firetruck during her training for a strongman competition at Fire Station 533 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 5, 2024. Sapitro’s training consisted of the pulling of a fire station truck and ambulance as well as overhead pressing two three-inch water hoses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Raising the bar: Former army reservist becomes USMC officer, now competes in strong man competitions

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – She didn’t just want to be another Marine; her journey into strength training was about proving herself right.

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This graphic illustration highlights the many people that make New Years Resolutions only to quit them days later. Created January 28, 2025. According to a Pew Research Center study, nearly 41% of those who make resolutions don’t keep all of them or even none of them. The second Friday in January is known as "Quitters Day." This illustration was created with the pencil, ink and digitally colored with using Adobe Photoshop. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Charles Wolf) - This graphic illustration highlights the many people that make New Years Resolutions only to quit them days later. Created January 28, 2025. According to a Pew Research Center study, nearly 41% of those who make resolutions don’t keep all of them or even none of them. The second Friday in January is known as "Quitters Day." This illustration was created with the pencil, ink and digitally colored with using Adobe Photoshop. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Charles Wolf)

New Year… New You?

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – After the new year’s celebrations end, many people set New Years Resolutions only to quit them days later. According to a Pew Research Center study, nearly 41% of those who make resolutions don’t keep all of them or even none of them.

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A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf) - A graphic illustration of Santa Claus designed to complement a fictional story about going to the North Pole to take a tour with Santa Claus as he prepares to visit Marine Corps Base Quantico on Christmas Eve. The story includes a behind the scenes workings of the North Pole, Santa's equipment and how he has adopted Marine Corps procedures to run operations more efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Wolf)

Ho ho ho! Checking list twice: Santa Claus coming to Quantico

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – According to the map, it should be here, exactly on the X, but nothing is near. Then before me, a magical door, and a voice that asks are you ready for the tour? To my surprise, what do I see, a jolly old man, standing right in front of me. As I exclaim YES! and we proceed through the door, hustle and bustle rumble the floor. Elves’ stack gifts bottom to top, as the jolly old man bellows, “Ho, ho, ho! It’s almost time, Quantico is our first stop!”

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Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei) - Volunteers for Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Single Marine Program and various other organizations put together gift bags for the Holiday in the Barracks event at the Barber Physical Activity Center on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2024. The SMP coordinated and worked with various organizations across MCB Quantico, including the Red Cross, to deliver holiday cheer to service members who could not make it home for the holidays. The Holiday in the Barracks event was hosted at the Main Side Recreation Center, where attendees received gifts, warm food, and a decorated space to connect with others who remained behind during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)

Volunteers deliver holiday season to Marines who remained behind

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The barracks halls were quieter than usual. The occasional conversation struck in the laundry room, and the sound of a Marine on the gaming set occasionally slipped from under the door. The activity at the duty desk now left sparse, rooms temporarily vacated – some half empty. Wall lockers left skimmed of clothes with racks tidy or disheveled by eager Marines off to spend the holidays with loved ones. The atmosphere of a quiet barracks room can be welcomed, but less often during the holidays.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelby Petersen, a vocalist with Marine Corps Quantico Band, poses on a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, on MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. Petersen, a Kalispell, Montana native, enlisted as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician in the year 2020, and submitted for a lateral move in 2023 to her current military occupational specialty. “If it’s a dream of yours, don’t give up on it,” Petersen said definitively. “No matter where you are in life, whatever opportunities you get or lack-thereof, it’s really important to take the time for the things that make you feel alive and make your soul feel whole.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

Ordnance to an Audience: US Marine changes trajectory to pursue passion in singing

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – As the lights dim, a hush sweeps over the audience – the anticipation builds. From the wings, steps a Marine in her iconic dress blue uniform. Her smile and poise grabs the audience’s attention. As she raises the microphone she draws in a breath and releases the first note letting her powerful voice fill the air.

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, and Kevin Brown, pictured fourth from right attend the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Quantico Train Station, Nov.1, 2024. The reopening comes after a multi year project that improved the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jenny Colegate, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of MCBQ, and Kevin Brown, pictured fourth from right attend the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Quantico Train Station, Nov.1, 2024. The reopening comes after a multi year project that improved the transit efficiency and commuter experience for the 6,000 daily passengers who use and pass through the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Charles F. Wolf)

Grand reopening: An improved Quantico Train Station for railway commuters

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – MCB Quantico’s commanding officer and mayor of the Town of Quantico cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the grand reopening of the recently updated Quantico Train Station, Nov. 1.

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Kyle King, the winner of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:25:06, poses for a photo after completing the MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright) - Kyle King, the winner of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:25:06, poses for a photo after completing the MCM course in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2024. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

All-Marine Running Team wins Challenge Cup at 49th Marine Corps Marathon

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va – The All-Marine Running Team won the men’s and women’s Challenge Cup race during the 49th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27.

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